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Nepotistic succession in the political class A large, and rapidly growing, percentage of high elected officials are part of politically powerful families. What accounts for this anti-democratic dynamic?
  • Sadly...

    ... I suspect this trend toward the election of political relatives reflects America's infatuation with brand names. Seriously. We've had it beaten into our bony little heads that brands matter, so is it any wonder, then, that we select a Bush or a Biden or a Jackson or a Kennedy? Nevermind that W is the Bud Lite of political family brands.

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